| abstract |
The present invention concerns (+)-norcisapride of formula (I) and compounds (V), and its pharmaceutically acceptable acid additions salts, a process for preparing said compound, and its use for the manufacture of a medicament for treating gastro-intestinal disorders while avoiding central nervous system effects. Also provided are method of treating gastro-intestinal disorders. Compounds of formula (V) wherein the piperidine ring has the absolute configuration (3S, 4R) and PG is methyloxycarbonyl, ethyloxycarbonyl, tert-butyloxycarbonyl or phenylmethyl. |